CVE-2011-1576: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 11 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor | ||
| All of | ||
| Linux kernel | =2.6.18 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.18 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025853
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1090.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1106.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=695173
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48907
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1576
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1478
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1189.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1253.html
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/3701e51382a026cba10c60b03efabe534fba4ca4
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1090.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1106.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1576
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1576
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1576
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1576
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1576?
CVE-2011-1576 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to memory leak and corruption risks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1576?
To fix CVE-2011-1576, update your kernel to the latest patched version provided by your Linux distribution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1576?
CVE-2011-1576 affects Linux Kernel versions 2.6.18 and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6.0.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-1576?
CVE-2011-1576 involves a memory leak and corruption issue when using the napi_reuse_skb function incorrectly on VLAN paths.
Is CVE-2011-1576 applicable to Linux virtual machine environments?
Yes, CVE-2011-1576 can impact systems running Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor that utilize the affected Linux kernels.
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